Instantly refines the look of pores with a natural-looking, long-lasting matte finish. De-shines. Resists sweat, humidity too. Wear alone, under or over makeup for a flawless look. Invisible coverage.

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How dark/light are the 2 shades?

I have a medium skin tone with a bit of a yellow undertone... I seem to be in the middle of "light" and "dark." which shade should I get?

asked 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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I would go with light because it doesn't really show a color on your skin. I have olive skin and thats what I use.

answered 1 month, 3 weeks ago

ChrissyMega

(Washington, DC)

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I would get the dark. It is not extremely dark and it blends well into the skin. I tested both the light and dark on my skin before I bought it. I felt I could have used either. I have medium skin tone and both light and dark looked natural on my skin.

answered 4 months, 1 week ago

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Does this clog your pores?

I mean how does it work? does it like "fill in" your pores, which clog them? because i have hugs pores on my nose w/ white heads. will this help it?

asked 7 months ago

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I think that all pore minimizer products like this deposit a substance in your pore which temporarily fills them. I guess this product does in fact "clog" your pore, but I have NEVER broken out because of it and I have oily acne prone skin.

answered 1 month, 3 weeks ago

ChrissyMega

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It doesn't really "fill" them in - more like glides over them. You can still see the pores, but with less shine. It "blurs" the edges of the pores, and makes them look smaller, but once you get oily again, you have to reapply. I didn't have any problems with clogging, but I wore it OVER my makeup.

answered 7 months ago

shadowstar899

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is this makeup because I just want something to minimize my pores. I don't want this to clog my pores because it's makeup with a pore minimizing effec

I have moderate open pores on my cheek I just want something to reduce the pores. However I'm confused as to why the product comes in shades is it a makeup product? Can I use it a lotion to help reduce my pores? Is it oil free?

asked 7 months ago

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It isn't makeup - more like a cream with a tint. It is light in color, so I used it over my foundation, but under my blush. It does not work on top of powder as it will cake up, but if you use liquid foundation, it should be fine. I didn't find any clogging problems, but it doesn't last all day. You need to reapply it when you get shiny. It more blurs the pores than hides them.

answered 7 months ago

shadowstar899

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I would consider it a concealer. Hope that helps!

answered 7 months ago

kdonaho

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is this a treatment or just a makeup?

is this a treatment for big pores or it's just a makeup that will make those pores visible again after washing face? if it is not a treatment, which one do u guys recommend?

asked 11 months ago

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The Clinique instant pore perfector is just a treatment. I think the pore size you have is the pore size you have and any "fix" is temporary anyway.

answered 1 month, 3 weeks ago

ChrissyMega

(Washington, DC)

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It is not a "treatment" for large pores...it is a make-up that gives the look of less noticeable pores and takes away the "shine." I use it when I have a special evening out or going out for the day which is forecasted humid. It will knock the shine off of my face! I haven't found a product that will SHRINK pores.
You'd need a derm doc for that...Rx Retin A It works for my skin & it doesn't take much of the medication for results.

answered 11 months ago

debdouglas

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expiration date?

does this product expire?

asked 1 year, 2 months ago

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no experation date.

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

maryboberry

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Nope :]

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

maryboberry

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Ingredients

Is there any way to find the ingredients for this product? They are not listed here, nor are they listed on the clinique main website

asked 1 year, 3 months ago

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You can find the ingredients at a website called cosmetics database.

answered 8 months ago

EvaMB

(Houston, TX)

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I believe there's an ingredient sheet included in the box. Ask a Clinique rep to get one out for you at the counter or in store.

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

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Does the use of pore minimiser reduce pore size in the long run?

I have visibly large pores on my upper cheeks. My skin is oily and am wheatish in complexion. I wanted a good remedy for my pores. Will this product help reduce pore size for good?

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No, it doesn't shrink your pores in the long run. But while you're searching or using other products to shrink the size of your pores, this can most definitely help you. It works as a concealer, not as a pore treatment. But it's a great, blendable concealer.

answered 11 months ago

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It doesn't shrink your pores for the long run, only when you're wearing it does it have that effect. But when you are wearing it people will ask you, "Where'd your pores go?!" That comment coming from anybody is hugeee to me, because I have hugeeeeee pores! Plus it controls oil pretty well, although if you're really trying to control oil, I have to suggest a different product, Laura Gellar's "Welcome Matte."

answered 1 year, 5 months ago

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Compared to smashbox?

How does this primer compare to smashbox photofinish primer? Does it leave skin matte and absorb quickly?

asked 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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I have used Smashbox Photofinish primer as well as the Clinique instant perfector. I use the Clinique product for targeting certain spots, like my t-zone, and pretty much use it every day. I use the Smashbox photofinish primer (the spf one) when I want to cover my entire face, and usually when I put powder on (before going out on weekends - I don't wear powder every day). They are both great products, but Clinique is better for targeted zones (I think it minimizes the appearance of pores more) and Smashbox is better for all over coverage. Sometimes I use them both at the same time!

answered 1 month, 3 weeks ago

ChrissyMega

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How many oz is this?

asked 5 months ago

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This is .5 fl oz / 15 ml.

answered 3 months, 3 weeks ago

julie23

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how big is this product

Would you please let me know how big this roduct is?

asked 6 months ago

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It's not big at all. Maybe slightly wider than a tube of lip gloss, but not by much.

answered 6 months ago

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